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Silent monks “sing” the Hallelujah Chorus

Originally posted on Bryan Patterson's Faithworks:
It’s a skit of course, but a clever one — a bunch of high schoolers who pondered just how a bunch of monks who’d taken a vow of silence might put on a…

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Country Christian — No. 1

Start the trumpets!!! Let the fanfare begin!!! Add some guitar strings!!! It’s time to present my No. 1 all time country song with a Christian message. And the honor goes to Carrie Underwood and her Jesus Take the Wheel. This … Continue reading

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County Christian — No. 2

Well, we made it to the top two country songs that have a Christian message … at least in my opinion. Thus far, my ranked songs have been No. 10, Alabama’s Angels Among Us (Aug. 17); No. 9, Red Dirt … Continue reading

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Country Christian — No. 5

Country Christian — a genre of country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett, way back in October (Oct. 13). Since then I decided … Continue reading

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Country Christian — No. 7

Moving right along, here is the latest installment on those country songs that have — at least for me — a Christian message. I opened the series with Beer with Jesus by Thomas Rhett (10/13), way back in October. As … Continue reading

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Country Christian — No. 8

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading

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Country for the Soul — Part 2

To remind you of what this series is about, I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can be raunchy and risque at times, twangy and bring out the best (or worst) of our redneck feelings … Continue reading

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The Rap Against K-Mart

Maybe I’m being too sensitive, but has anyone else been offended by the K-Mart back to school commercials? If you haven’t seen them, there are two in particular that concern me … the Yo Mama school layaway clip and the … Continue reading

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Country for the Soul I

My Five Minute Friend Lisa Jo Baker posted this recently on her Facebook page: “Sometimes there’s nothing so good for the soul as country music.” Amen, Sister! I enjoy country music … especially when I’m in my truck. It can … Continue reading

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The Sound of Music

Just before Karen died, she had been reading a book she received as a gift from JoAnn by Rodale Press for Hallmark. It was actually for both of us, but Karen was the reader in the family. The book was … Continue reading

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